Test Details
Mnemonic
GLUSF
Ordering Code
3434342
CPT-4 Code(s)
82945
Specimen Information
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is preferred.
Collect
Synovial fluid
Specimen Preparation
Send 1.0 mL synovial fluid frozen in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Specimens received at room temperature
Stability
Room temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Refrigerated: 7 days
Frozen: 28 days
Methodology
Spectrophotometry (SP)
Reference Range
See report
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes